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BruceS · 27 September 2005, 10:06 AM

Hard to believe......

I haven't been posting anywhere much lately. Tam and I have decided to move to UK, probably within the year. That has had me lost in thought. Then Rita came along and hit my family in Texas. Looks like my parents are coming to stay with us as they have no electricity and it could be 30 days before they get any. At least they have water now.

My MIL is here already and will be for the next 3 weeks, so we'll have a full little house! We had Tam's other 2 boys all summer too.

I do miss you guys.
Cheers,
Bruce

SLRdude · 27 September 2005, 10:37 AM

Hi there Bruce.

Josh looks like you!

What a handsome boy you got there! Baby size Panerai anyone???

I am sorry to hear about your folks.
My wife's parents live in Beaumont TX and they were hit hard as well.

Regardless of where you live, you are still a good guy Bruce!

Chip

BruceS · 27 September 2005, 10:42 AM

Thanks alot mate. My parents are in Wildwood (Village Mills). I want to say that's about 1 hour north of Beaumont. I guess your folks caught the brunt of it.

I was born in Beaumont, btw. The news coverage over the run up to the hurricane and afterward has to be the most times I've ever heard Beaumont mentioned. Not a good way to get name recognition!

Cheers,
Bruce

JJ Irani · 27 September 2005, 10:48 AM

Hey Bruceeeeeeeeeee,

So glad to see you here. Give that cute, chubby, squashable son of yours a big happy birthday hug and a kiss from his bald Uncle JJ

Why don't you consider moving to NZ?

We have no storms or hurricanes here!!

Sorry to hear the sad plight of your family members. Trust everything will sort itself out in the end and all this will be just a distant memory.

Cheers and good luck - JJ

dman · 27 September 2005, 10:55 AM

Happy birthday Josh, you have one of hell of a great guy for a father, you do not know this now, but someday when you are older you will realize how lucky you are!!

Cheers, with Milk of course.

BruceS · 27 September 2005, 10:58 AM

Awww...I just gave him a snug and a kiss from his balk kiwi uncle JJ :) I did think about NZ briefly. The landscape intrigues me, and considering I want to do photography it would be great. Only problem is, it's further from UK than the US is and the flights will be even more expensive!

My parents are OK. They just have a big tree on their house and no electricity. A lot of folks down there and in Louisiana have it a lot worse.

Good to "see" ya JJ!
Cheers,
Bruce

BruceS · 27 September 2005, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by dman

Happy birthday Josh, you have one of hell of a great guy for a father, you do not know this now, but someday when you are older you will realize how lucky you are!!

Cheers, with Milk of course.

How's Dylan doing now? I sure hope things are getting better. You know, when things get tough and you get a little down, it sure is nice to have friends like you guys! Really sorry I haven't kept up much.

All the best mate,
Bruce

dman · 27 September 2005, 11:05 AM

I understand completly, in fact I have been a ghost here too. Not only Dylan, but it just felt like I was spending too much time on these things. I know that I can manage my time better, I will be back on.

I really only logged on because I was so excited to see you on here posting.

I am in the process of distressing a strap, lord help me.

Dylan is GREAT!! We spend the entire day together and now Mom is reading to him. They grow up so fast, too fast.

But everyday is a true joy!! What did lil bit get for his birthday?

BruceS · 27 September 2005, 11:22 AM

I'm so glad he's doing better :)

Man, I don't think I've even posted on the TZ OP forum in over a week! I just check my dive watch forum a couple of times a day and that's it. Guess I"m breaking the addiction.

Let's see....he got some kinda learning table (it makes noises when he whacks it, lol) and he got this great stuffed monkey chair. He gives it big hugs !! And his brothers got him some DVDs and his uncle in UK got him some cool little books. He had a great day!! Plus his mum keeps buying him stuff.....

I hope the strap survives :)

Take care mate,
Bruce

dman · 27 September 2005, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by BruceS

He had a great day!! Plus his mum keeps buying him stuff.....

I hope the strap survives :)

Take care mate,
Bruce

He deserves everything from Tam!!

As for the strap I will let you know.

Uncle-AJ · 27 September 2005, 12:28 PM

Well he looks a stunner at one year old. Those young girls in England are going to have to watch themselves when that young handsome devil arrives. When you finally settle and I'm on holiday we must meet up somewhere.

Sorry to hear about your parents troubles, I hope everything turns out alright in the end.

BruceS · 27 September 2005, 12:52 PM

Yeah the boy is a lady killer already too! Good thing he's a boy and not a girl, or I'd have to rethink my position on personal firearms for when the dating starts

Thanks for your thoughts about my parents. Funny how it's taken an act of nature to get them to come visit their grandchild!

I'm really looking forward to this move. I'm a bit scared because I haven't a clue what I'm going to do for a living. I know what I want to do, just not sure if I can make a living at it. We'll definately have to meet up though. It's gonna be so fun to meet my forum friends over there!

Cheers,
Bruce

Rockrolex · 27 September 2005, 12:52 PM

Wish the little guy a happy birthday from me, too, Bruce. Sounds like you've got your hands full with all your house guests. Hope everyone survives to return home at some point.

And last I heard, they have some rudimentary internet service on the other side of the pond, so you should be able to keep in touch once you get there.

padi56 · 27 September 2005, 06:19 PM

Happy birthday Josh.

27 September 2005, 10:44 PM

Hey Brucio, me Choina...

Glad to see you've 'come out of the closet' on this monumental decision. As said via email, I'm here for ya, whatever you need.

Happy birthday to Joshy, who is totally your mini-me. The apple doesn't fall far from the tree, eh? LOL

Stick around here... if nothing else, where else can you make fun of a bald kiwi loon?

Uncle-AJ · 27 September 2005, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Rockrolex

And last I heard, they have some rudimentary internet service on the other side of the pond, so you should be able to keep in touch once you get there.

I'd bring a couple of homing pigeons, just in case.

BruceS · 28 September 2005, 12:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle-AJ

I'd bring a couple of homing pigeons, just in case.

Just in case we're in the country surrounded by these guys.......

mamas · 28 September 2005, 01:01 AM

Hey Bruce, happy birthday to your boy.. he is growing so quickly.. still looking at those swimwear shots in those catalogues??
Where abouts in the UK are you moving to?
mamas

Uncle-AJ · 28 September 2005, 01:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mamas

Where abouts in the UK are you moving to?
mamas

From those pictures above, I'd say Knightsbridge.

JJ Irani · 28 September 2005, 04:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle-AJ

From those pictures above, I'd say Knightsbridge.

LMAO!!

Manatee · 28 September 2005, 06:39 AM

Happy birthday to Josh! :-) He looks great, Bruce.

28 September 2005, 07:41 AM

Bruce - happy birthday to Josh, and welcome back!!

BruceS · 28 September 2005, 09:42 AM

Joshy says thanks very much everyone!! Mamas, I don't know where we're going yet, but more than likely the SW somewhere. Tam's folks live in Cornwall.

Cheers,
Bruce

28 September 2005, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BruceS

Joshy says thanks very much everyone!! Mamas, I don't know where we're going yet, but more than likely the SW somewhere. Tam's folks live in Cornwall.

Cheers,
Bruce

Hey, Cornwall is just an hour away from me, Bruce.

AJC · 29 September 2005, 06:01 AM

Hey Bruce,

Spend as much time with Josh as you can as they grow so quickly.I know with my boys one day they are babys and the next there at school.

If you move to England we will still speak to you.

Aaron

Happy birthday Josh.

dman · 29 September 2005, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by AJC

If you move to England we will still speak to you.

Aaron

Speak for yourself mate.

27 September 2005, 10:06 AM	#1
BruceS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Sir Daft Location: Cornwall, UK Watch: Too many Posts: 2,464	Josh turned 1 year old yesterday! Hard to believe...... I haven't been posting anywhere much lately. Tam and I have decided to move to UK, probably within the year. That has had me lost in thought. Then Rita came along and hit my family in Texas. Looks like my parents are coming to stay with us as they have no electricity and it could be 30 days before they get any. At least they have water now. My MIL is here already and will be for the next 3 weeks, so we'll have a full little house! We had Tam's other 2 boys all summer too. I do miss you guys. Cheers, Bruce

27 September 2005, 10:37 AM	#2
SLRdude "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Chip Location: Dallas TX Posts: 6,194	TX Weather Hi there Bruce. Josh looks like you! What a handsome boy you got there! Baby size Panerai anyone??? I am sorry to hear about your folks. My wife's parents live in Beaumont TX and they were hit hard as well. Regardless of where you live, you are still a good guy Bruce! Chip __________________ Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try. Yoda, Jedi Master CHIP Member # 87 Last edited by SLRdude; 27 September 2005 at 10:39 AM..

27 September 2005, 10:42 AM	#3
BruceS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Sir Daft Location: Cornwall, UK Watch: Too many Posts: 2,464	Hi Chip! Thanks alot mate. My parents are in Wildwood (Village Mills). I want to say that's about 1 hour north of Beaumont. I guess your folks caught the brunt of it. I was born in Beaumont, btw. The news coverage over the run up to the hurricane and afterward has to be the most times I've ever heard Beaumont mentioned. Not a good way to get name recognition! Cheers, Bruce

27 September 2005, 10:48 AM	#4
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Hey Bruceeeeeeeeeee, So glad to see you here. Give that cute, chubby, squashable son of yours a big happy birthday hug and a kiss from his bald Uncle JJ Why don't you consider moving to NZ? We have no storms or hurricanes here!! Sorry to hear the sad plight of your family members. Trust everything will sort itself out in the end and all this will be just a distant memory. Cheers and good luck - JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

27 September 2005, 10:55 AM	#5
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	Happy birthday Josh, you have one of hell of a great guy for a father, you do not know this now, but someday when you are older you will realize how lucky you are!! Cheers, with Milk of course. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

27 September 2005, 10:58 AM	#6
BruceS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Sir Daft Location: Cornwall, UK Watch: Too many Posts: 2,464	Hiya JJ!! Awww...I just gave him a snug and a kiss from his balk kiwi uncle JJ :) I did think about NZ briefly. The landscape intrigues me, and considering I want to do photography it would be great. Only problem is, it's further from UK than the US is and the flights will be even more expensive! My parents are OK. They just have a big tree on their house and no electricity. A lot of folks down there and in Louisiana have it a lot worse. Good to "see" ya JJ! Cheers, Bruce

27 September 2005, 11:05 AM	#8
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	I understand completly, in fact I have been a ghost here too. Not only Dylan, but it just felt like I was spending too much time on these things. I know that I can manage my time better, I will be back on. I really only logged on because I was so excited to see you on here posting. I am in the process of distressing a strap, lord help me. Dylan is GREAT!! We spend the entire day together and now Mom is reading to him. They grow up so fast, too fast. But everyday is a true joy!! What did lil bit get for his birthday? __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

27 September 2005, 11:22 AM	#9
BruceS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Sir Daft Location: Cornwall, UK Watch: Too many Posts: 2,464	That's great to here Daren!! I'm so glad he's doing better :) Man, I don't think I've even posted on the TZ OP forum in over a week! I just check my dive watch forum a couple of times a day and that's it. Guess I"m breaking the addiction. Let's see....he got some kinda learning table (it makes noises when he whacks it, lol) and he got this great stuffed monkey chair. He gives it big hugs !! And his brothers got him some DVDs and his uncle in UK got him some cool little books. He had a great day!! Plus his mum keeps buying him stuff..... I hope the strap survives :) Take care mate, Bruce

27 September 2005, 12:28 PM	#11
Uncle-AJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Real Name: Adrian Location: Bolton, UK. Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 6,844	Well he looks a stunner at one year old. Those young girls in England are going to have to watch themselves when that young handsome devil arrives. When you finally settle and I'm on holiday we must meet up somewhere. Sorry to hear about your parents troubles, I hope everything turns out alright in the end. __________________ A man with a watch knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.........Segal's Law Member #10

27 September 2005, 12:52 PM	#12
BruceS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Sir Daft Location: Cornwall, UK Watch: Too many Posts: 2,464	Thanks Adrian! Yeah the boy is a lady killer already too! Good thing he's a boy and not a girl, or I'd have to rethink my position on personal firearms for when the dating starts Thanks for your thoughts about my parents. Funny how it's taken an act of nature to get them to come visit their grandchild! I'm really looking forward to this move. I'm a bit scared because I haven't a clue what I'm going to do for a living. I know what I want to do, just not sure if I can make a living at it. We'll definately have to meet up though. It's gonna be so fun to meet my forum friends over there! Cheers, Bruce

27 September 2005, 12:52 PM	#13
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,967	Wish the little guy a happy birthday from me, too, Bruce. Sounds like you've got your hands full with all your house guests. Hope everyone survives to return home at some point. And last I heard, they have some rudimentary internet service on the other side of the pond, so you should be able to keep in touch once you get there. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

27 September 2005, 06:19 PM	#14
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27 September 2005, 10:44 PM	#15
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	Hey Brucio, me Choina... Glad to see you've 'come out of the closet' on this monumental decision. As said via email, I'm here for ya, whatever you need. Happy birthday to Joshy, who is totally your mini-me. The apple doesn't fall far from the tree, eh? LOL Stick around here... if nothing else, where else can you make fun of a bald kiwi loon?

28 September 2005, 01:01 AM	#18
mamas "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 792	Hey Bruce, happy birthday to your boy.. he is growing so quickly.. still looking at those swimwear shots in those catalogues?? Where abouts in the UK are you moving to? mamas

28 September 2005, 06:39 AM	#21
Manatee Banned Join Date: May 2005 Location: Washington DC Are Posts: 677	Happy birthday to Josh! :-) He looks great, Bruce.

28 September 2005, 07:41 AM	#22
---- Guest Posts: n/a	Bruce - happy birthday to Josh, and welcome back!!

28 September 2005, 09:42 AM	#23
BruceS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Sir Daft Location: Cornwall, UK Watch: Too many Posts: 2,464	Joshy says thanks very much everyone!! Mamas, I don't know where we're going yet, but more than likely the SW somewhere. Tam's folks live in Cornwall. Cheers, Bruce

29 September 2005, 06:01 AM	#25
AJC Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 1,878	Hey Bruce, Spend as much time with Josh as you can as they grow so quickly.I know with my boys one day they are babys and the next there at school. If you move to England we will still speak to you. Aaron Happy birthday Josh.

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